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Every time I power up my iMac, the System Preferences window opens. This phenomenon seems to have begun with a recent Catalina update (maybe two updates ago?). Anyone else experiencing this and know how to make it stop?
(Yes. I have the computer set to reopen windows, but I always close this one.)
Peace.
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Hey erbrill,
As we understand it, the System Preferences window keeps opening on startup, despite you closing it prior to shutting the Mac down.
If that's correct, it may be set to open automatically on startup. Take a look at this article: Open items automatically when you log in on Mac.
Review the list as outlined in the article, and remove System Preferences from there if you see it. If the issue persists after those steps, feel free to reply to this thread, and we'll proceed from there.
Take care.
Hey erbrill,
As we understand it, the System Preferences window keeps opening on startup, despite you closing it prior to shutting the Mac down.
If that's correct, it may be set to open automatically on startup. Take a look at this article: Open items automatically when you log in on Mac.
Review the list as outlined in the article, and remove System Preferences from there if you see it. If the issue persists after those steps, feel free to reply to this thread, and we'll proceed from there.
Take care.
THANK YOU, PsyDye!
So simple, but a spot I've not been before to manage a task like this. I don't know how it got set that way to begin with but your suggestion led me right to the place where it seems I've turned it off. I'll find out the next time I power up.
Thanks a million!
Peace
E.
Hey erbrill,
Glad to hear our suggestion helped. Once you have the time, test if those steps resolve the issue and feel free to follow up if System Preferences still opens unexpectedly.
Cheers!
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